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Gram Parsons: Cosmic American Music & the Tragedy of Sin City
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In this episode of The Two for Tuesday Podcast, we take a deep dive into the extraordinary yet brief life of Gram Parsons—the visionary who blended country, rock, gospel, and soul into what he called Cosmic American Music.
From the aching nostalgia of “Hickory Wind” with The Byrds to the apocalyptic warning of “Sin City” with The Flying Burrito Brothers, Parsons reshaped American music in just a few short years. We’ll uncover his friendships with The Rolling Stones, his legendary partnership with Emmylou Harris, and the tragic end that left him forever tied to the mystique of Joshua Tree.
Though he never achieved mainstream success, Parsons’ influence echoes through artists like The Eagles, Wilco, and Emmylou Harris. His story is one of brilliance, heartbreak, and a musical vision that outlived him.
Link to Michael's performance of these two songs on the 2nd Round Music YouTube channel:
Chapters
1. Introducing Graham Parsons (00:00:00)
2. Graham's Early Life and Tragedy (00:02:24)
3. From The Shallows to The Byrds (00:03:36)
4. Hickory Wind: A Signature Song (00:06:46)
5. Flying Burrito Brothers and Sin City (00:10:29)
6. Final Years with Emmylou Harris (00:14:28)
7. Legacy of Cosmic American Music (00:16:50)
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